Political cartoon commenting on Congressional Representative Mark S. Hogue, 1954

Item Overview

Title

Political cartoon commenting on Congressional Representative Mark S. Hogue, 1954

Photographer

Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966

Artist

Bartlett, Adelbert, $d 1887-1966. $t Who is Evelena?

Date Created

1954

Date

1954

Language

English

Collection

Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950

Notes

Description

For duplicate drawing see image ark no. 21198.zz002d5pxx
Photograph of a political cartoon drawn by Adelbert Bartlett. The drawing shows a man walking along a path. At left, a griffin flies over head with “Left-Wing” printed on its wing. Farther along the path at right is the depiction of an implied crucifixion (as illustrated by “Golgotha” written above three inferred crosses). The cross at center is being constructed with the help of a rope and pulley – the pulley being a diamond pendant. Beneath the cross is a posted flyer referring to Rev. Mark S. Hogue, 16th District Representative, and Democrat. The bill pronounces: “Hogue, yesterday’s candidate, unwitting pawn, [un-American] factions, unsound advice, untenable promises. What is a man profited. if he gain the whole world. yet lose his own soul…?” [Text at bottom:] “16th congressional position already filled. [Text at left:] Coming Election Day. The Sacrifice. Vote early.”
Reverend Mark S. Hogue was elected as 16th District Congressional Representative on November 2, 1954. He was endorsed by the International Longshoremen’s and Warehouseman’s Union, which was headed by Harry Bridges. Bridges was identified as a member of the Communist Party by several witnesses appearing before government agencies and investigating committees.

Caption

Text from negative sleeve: Cartoons, 1954. Oil. Montana Ave Laundries. Oil.

Physical Description

Extent

1 photographic negative

Keywords

Genre

acetate film
black-and-white photographs

Resource type

still image